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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.25, 459.80 and 225.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.25, 459.80 and 225.08 is: 336.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.25 : 459.80 = 225.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.25/459.80 = 225.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.25x = 459.80 × 225.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.25x = 103,491.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,491.81/307.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.83

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